The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities National Internship Program provides students with internships across the country—from Seattle to Atlanta to Washington, DC and more locations—for students from all academic backgrounds. We are currently searching for more applicants from library and information sciences for internships with the National Archives and Records Administration and the Library of Congress. Please note that students do not have to be Latino to apply or participate in our program. Students are paid $450 to $550 per week minimum, depending on class level, plus provided with airfare and housing arrangements. This summer the program runs June 4 through August 14 or June 21 through August 28. Below is a small sample of internships they have offered students in LIS. Students should submit their resumes to me at sramirez@hacu.net.
Sandra Ramirez
Assistant Director, Recruitment
HACU National Internship Program
Western Regional Office
915 L Street, Suite 1425
Sacramento, CA 95814
916-442-0392 (p)
916-446-4028 (f)
HNIP Headquarters
National Center for Higher Education
One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 430
Washington, DC 20036
202-467-0893 (p)
202-496-9177 (f)
| Electronic Records Archives Assistant—NARA (DC) |
| Desired Skills
Basic computer skills Ability to communicate effectively with personnel of all levels Ability to multi-task Intern will be trained on various APS systems and 3480, DLT tape drives |
| Responsibilities
The intern who chooses this position will be working to migrate electronic records from NWME legacy systems to NARA’s enterprise class system, the Electronic Records Archives (ERA). During this process the student will learn both functional and operational aspects of the archival preservation system and accessioning management systems. In addition, the student will understand the various types of tape drives, their interface with a local area network, including tape-farm and a series of practices/procedures utilized during the processing of electronic records. As part of this work they will learn the need for meta-data creation, catalog database tracking, and the various levels of data classification. Students will be exposed to handling electronic physical media, different types of media, and record format types used in preservation work. In dealing with electronic records migration work to ERA, students will understand the life cycle management plan for electronic records, current holdings and maintenance practices and procedures, and issues involving authenticity and integrity of electronic records. |
| Public Awareness Inter—NARA (DC) |
| Desired Skills
Creativity Strong written and verbal communication skills. Research skills (both internet and in print) and familiarity with Microsoft Office suite Photoshop experience |
| Responsibilities
The Office of Presidential Libraries has an ongoing public awareness program that implements system-wide initiatives for branding the system of Presidential Libraries and marketing our products and programs to a broader audience. The intern will assist in updating current awareness projects (such as Presidential Library brochures) and in developing communication pieces (marketing materials, product development, and visitor feedback). The intern will also provide support for the Presidential Libraries’ national survey initiative, and other related duties as assigned. |
| Electronic Records Archives Assistant—NARA (NY) |
| Desired Skills
Experience or an interest in archival studies, museum studies or Library and Information Science. |
| Responsibilities
The Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum is conveniently located on the eastern shore of the Hudson River, four miles north of Poughkeepsie, midway between New York City (short 2 hr. train ride to Manhattan) and Albany. The intern that accepts this position will assist professional staff in the inventorying, packing and labeling of its extensive collection of maps and blueprints, newspapers, oversized photographs, ephemera, and scrapbooks. This project provides the opportunity for hands on experience in dealing with the most challenging of archival materials, as well as exposure to the Library’s extraordinary holdings related to President Franklin D. Roosevelt and Eleanor Roosevelt. |
| Librarian Intern—Library of Congress (DC) |
| Desired Skills
Facile with Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and if possible SharePoint. Excellent Research skills, such as database searching. |
| Responsibilities
Intern will work on long-term research projects for Resources Science and Industry (RSI) analysts. He/she will receive guidance and assistance from KSG-RSI staff as well as from the subject analysts themselves. |
| Library Technician—Library of Congress (DC) |
| Desired Skills
Accurate, detail oriented, hard-working, willing to follow instructions and established procedures |
| Responsibilities
Possible tasks include: * Voyager vendor database maintenance: follow reports created from Voyager to update and make corrections in addresses that are formatted incorrectly * Receiving materials (serials check-in) * Edit Subscription lists produced from Voyager reports as MS Access reports *Research and report availability of full-text access in CRS to paid subscriptions, noting embargoes and any user restrictions * Search invoices and statements to confirm that charges are legitimate * Transfer user IDs and passwords for e-journals from Excel files to purchase orders in Voyager Acquisitions |